How to pronounce "spread"

spread

Sports & Recreation
American
/sprɛd/

Syllable Breakdown

spread

How natives say spread

British
/sprɛd/

Syllable Breakdown

spread

How natives say spread

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with the 'sp' sound, rounded lips for 's'.

  • Follow with the 'pr' sound, lips apart for 'p'.

  • End with 'ed', using the short 'ɛ' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • s-per-e-d

  • s-preed

  • s-pread-d

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'sp' sound, rounded lips for 's'.

  • Move to 'pr', with lips apart for 'p'.

  • Finish with 'ed', ensure the short 'ɛ' sound.

common mistakes

  • s-per-ed

  • s-preed

  • s-pread-ed

FAQ

Why does 'spread' have only one syllable?

The 'spr' blend combines to keep it one syllable.

Is the 'e' in 'spread' silent?

No, the 'e' makes the 'ɛ' sound.

How is 'spread' different from 'spreaded'?

'Spreaded' is incorrect; 'spread' is both present and past.

Definition

spread

To make something extend over a surface.

Word Family

spreader

/ˈsprɛdər/

noun

Tool used to spread something

Example: Use a spreader for the butter.

spreading

/ˈsprɛdɪŋ/

verb

The act of extending something

Example: He is spreading the butter.

spreadable

/ˈsprɛdəbəl/

adjective

Easy to spread

Example: The cheese is very spreadable.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Spreader has two syllables, split at '-er'.

Spreading has the '-ing' ending.

Spreadable adds a '-able' suffix, altering stress.

Pro Tips

Blend Practice

Practice the 'spr' blend; it helps with fluency.

Short Vowel Focus

Focus on the short 'ɛ' to avoid long vowel errors.

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